STAFF ACCOUNTANT – ENTRY LEVEL

Position Overview: Third Plateau, a growing multi-disciplinary social impact strategy firm, is looking for a self-directed professional to serve as a Staff Accountant on our Finance team. Under the guidance of Third Plateau’s Senior Finance Director, the Staff Accountant will work with external philanthropic management clients to provide administrative and financial support. Top candidates will be highly organized self-starters, able to work under tight deadlines, able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, and be hungry to learn.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and considered for positions as vacancies arise. We encourage interested and qualified applicants to apply at any time.

Location: Flexible on remote locations, with access to office space in the Bay Area. Please note that being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment at Third Plateau, as we are not able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

Starting Pay Rate (Non-Exempt): $28.85-$33.66/hour (Annualized $60,000 - $70,000)

A compensation committee of at least one department head, co-founder, and the COO will meet to discuss potential starting salary within the band by weighing the candidate's expected contribution in terms of previous experience and expertise against current Third Plateau employees. We commit to sharing the reasoning used to determine starting salary with you. The expectation is not for new team members to be hired with a starting salary at the top of the band, but to have a salary that adequately compensates experience and expertise while countering pay inequality and upholding internal parity.

Benefits: In addition to collaborating with an incredible team of social impact professionals, benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness program
• Dedicated professional development budget
• Cell phone and home internet reimbursement
• Home office stipend
• Regular high fives

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The Staff Accountant will serve as an integral part of the Third Plateau team. Under the guidance of Third Plateau’s Senior Finance Director, the Staff Accountant will provide administrative and financial support to external philanthropic management clients. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Finance Support

a. Entering and reviewing client debit and credit card transactions;

b. Reconciling bank, credit card, and miscellaneous expense accounts via accounting software and/or shared spreadsheets with clients

c. Inputting invoice and payment information into Bill.com and/or QuickBooks Online, reviewing for accuracy while ensuring proper approvals and W-9’s are received and/or on file.

d. Assist in bi-monthly payroll processing and/or tracking and reviewing of any needed hourly timesheets

e. Assist Senior Accountant with annual 1099 filing

f. Assisting in preparing of quarterly, annual and interim financial statements;

g. Inputting and reconciling client investment accounting;

h. Inputting and reviewing client grant awards and payments;

i. Compiling board reports and financials for Director review

j. Supporting internal accounting procedures as needed.

2. Grants Manager Administrative Support  

a. Coordinating payment of grant awards with grants managers;

b. Completing annual statement of information filings for philanthropic management clients;

c. Assisting in maintaining audit-worthy records of grants awarded;    

d. Serving as a bridge between finance and grants management teams to help build streamlined processes and ensure effective client service.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• The Staff Accountant will have nonprofit accounting experience and a desire to learn. The Staff Accountant should have accounting experience with the ability to pick up new skills as needed.

• The Staff Accountant will have a commitment to quality client service and own your work product. You should have some experience in your background that demonstrates the attention to detail, timeliness, and the ability to follow directions while juggling multiple tasks needed to be successful in this role.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Bill.com, and QuickBooks Online is a must.

• Top candidates will also be highly organized, communicate and collaborate effectively, possess a calmness under pressure, and be passionate about their work. 

HOW TO APPLY

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.  If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. 

If are you interested in applying, please take some time to review Who We Are and What We Do, and Our Commitment to DEI.  

After learning about us, submit your cover letter and resume to Lisa Long via email at Lisa@talentepartners.com with the subject line:

• Position Title - Application

In the email, attach your resume, cover letter, and responses to the prompts below in the following format:

• First Name Last Name - Cover Letter.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name - Resume.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name - Prompt.pdf or .doc

Please detail in your prompt responses the following:

1. Please describe your applicable experience working with nonprofits.
2. Please share what skills and experiences of yours make you uniquely qualified to enhance the Third Plateau team and our work through this position.
3. How will the different pieces of your identity contribute to this team and work? Please share as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing to help us create a team that represents a diverse set of identities.

At Third Plateau, we believe in the power of diverse teams. In our recruiting efforts, we always seek to reach a broad and diverse pool of applicants to ensure our final candidates are not a homogenous group in terms of demographics or experience. You can read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) here. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Third Plateau is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.